Colorado and California Announce EV Infrastructure and Adoption Plans
What happened
Colorado's Governor announced plans to improve infrastructure for battery-powered cars. This follows similar actions by California Governor Jerry Brown, who signed an Executive Order directing the state to adopt policies aiming for 5 million EVs by 2030.
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Why it matters
The announcements signal a push for a second phase of electric vehicle rollout as federal incentives are projected to run out. California's plan includes a proposed $2.5 billion spending commitment to achieve its fleet growth goals.
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Who's involved
- Jerry BrownAnnounced ambitious electric vehicle incentive plans in California.
- ColoradoAnnounced plans to improve infrastructure for battery-powered cars.
- State of CaliforniaAdopted policies aiming for 5 million EVs by 2030.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Colorado Department of TransportationSpeculative
The Colorado Department of Transportation could face increased costs for infrastructure upgrades mandated by the state.
- Xcel EnergySpeculative
Xcel Energy may require increased investment in grid upgrades to support higher EV adoption.
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The entities involved
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Jerry Brown
Governor of California from 1975 to 1983 and 2011 to 2019 (born 1938)
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Colorado
state of the United States of America